Updated On: 14 March, 2024 07:01 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Tom Hardy is back as the Marvel character in Kelly Marcel`s third film in the Sony franchise

Tom Hardy
The latest instalment in Columbia Pictures` Tom Hardy-led `Venom` franchise now has an official title and an earlier release date, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Director Kelly Marcel`s `Venom: The Last Dance` hits theaters on October 25, Sony announced Tuesday. Starring Hardy, Juno Temple and Chiwetel Ejiofor, the film had been untitled and moves up two weeks from its previous release date of November 8. Tom Hardy is back as the Marvel character in Kelly Marcel`s third film in the Sony franchise.
In addition to directing the film, Marcel wrote the script, which was co-written with Hardy. Hardy, Marcel, Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal, and Hutch Parker serve as producers. Hardy reprises his role as the Marvel adversary introduced in Ruben Fleischer`s 2018 film `Venom`. Andy Serkis takes up directorial responsibilities for the 2021 sequel `Venom: Let There Be Carnage`. Marcel is making her directing debut after scripting for two previous films.